Day: March 8, 2026

Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/google-just-gave-sundar-pichai-a-692m-pay-package/

Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world’s great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/grammarlys-expert-review-is-just-missing-the-actual-experts/

OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI’s controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company’s robotics team. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-robotics-lead-caitlin-kalinowski-quits-in-response-to-pentagon-deal/

PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he’s learned as a leader. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/popsockets-founder-david-barnett-talks-about-building-a-viral-business/

OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/07/openai-delays-chatgpts-adult-mode-again/